HDR Philanthropic Living Stipend Scholarships in Surgery

University of Queensland · 94 Compass Score

About this scholarship

On offer, are a selection of philanthropic HDR scholarships in surgery, awarded to exceptional applicants demonstrating outstanding academic merit and research potential. Professor Philip Walker Surgery Research Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2020 in memory of Professor Philip Walker to support research in areas related to surgical disease. Eligibility You are eligible if you are applying to undertake a Higher Degree by Research and are a medical student or medical graduate and have a research focus on areas related to surgical diseases and where at least one member of your advisory team is a member of the Mayne Academy of Surgery within The University of Queensland Medical School. Selection Criteria Your application will be ranked on the basis of: academic achievement and potential for scholastic success; the potential for the proposed use of the scholarship and if applicable development grant, to advance research in the field of surgery; and any other matters the selection committee sees fit. Special Conditions The successful applicant must present an update of their research at the annual Phil Walker Memorial Ethics Lecture. Professor William Burnett Research Fellowships The fellowship is in honour and acknowledgement of Professor William Burnett's contribution to Surgery, as the former Head of Surgery at The University of Queensland's School of Medicine. It was established in 2004 and is maintained by the income of a bequest from Professor Burnett's sister, Mrs Helen Ann Gordon Rimmer. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a PhD student in the discipline of surgery. Eligibility You are eligible if you are applying to undertake a PhD with a research focus on areas related to surgical diseases and where at least one member of your advisory team is a member of the Mayne Academy of Surgery within The University of Queensland Medical School. Selection Criteria Your application will be ranked on t

Focus areas

Academic excellence

How to apply

Applications are made through the University of Queensland application portal. Always verify eligibility, supporting document requirements, and deadline timing on the provider's official page before applying.

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